Do you have a passion for cars and a knack for keeping things rolling? Dale Howard Auto Center of Iowa Falls looking for a Tire & Alignment Technician to join our team! If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in doing things right, and know your way around a set of wheels, we’d love to have you in our shop. Come be part of a team that works hard, has fun, and keeps our customers moving!
Purpose of the Position:
The Tire & Alignment Technician ensures customer vehicles drive safely, handle properly, and get maximum life from their tires. This role performs precise wheel alignments, tire services, and steering and suspension inspections, identifying issues accurately so every vehicle leaves the shop straight, smooth, and road-ready.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform two- and four-wheel alignments on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs using [Hunter / computerized alignment equipment]
- Inspect steering and suspension components (tie rods, ball joints, control arms, bushings, struts) and recommend needed repairs
- Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires, including TPMS service and sensor relearns
- Diagnose pulling, wandering, vibration, and uneven tire wear
- Road-test vehicles before and after service to confirm the issue is resolved
- Print and explain alignment reports so service advisors can communicate clearly with customers
- Keep equipment calibrated and the work area clean and safe
What We’re Looking For
- 1–2+ years of experience performing wheel alignments in a shop setting
- Solid understanding of camber, caster, and toe, and how suspension wear affects them
- Experience with computerized alignment systems
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required for road tests)
- Own basic hand tools
Nice to Have
- ASE certification (A4 Suspension & Steering) or Hunter alignment certification
- Experience with ADAS camera/sensor recalibration after alignment
- Brake and general light repair experience
What We Offer
- Competitive pay / flat-rate or hourly
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Uniform service
- Paid training and certification support
- Consistent schedule: Mon–Fri, no Saturdays or Sundays
- Air Conditioned Shop
Physical Requirements:
- Moving about the dealership to complete tasks
- Standing for 6 to 8 hours in a shift
- Normal color vision and depth perception. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
- Ability to read information from printed sources and computer screens
- Frequent bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, and climbing
- Utilizing physical and manual dexterity, repetitive hand movements
- Lifting up to 70 lbs unassisted and assisting other employees to lift heavier objects
Working Conditions:
- Noise
- Vibration
- Paint
- Dust
- Exhaust fumes
- Other hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Usual Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm